740 EJ

Heavy Equipment

740 EJ

Rated Payload

42 ton (US) /
38 t

Heaped (SAE 2:1)

30.1 yd³ /
23 m³

Bore

5.7 in /
145 mm

The Cat 740 EJ with a 23 m3 (30.1 yd3) 38 tonnes (42 tons) capacity brings a new level of operator comfort and features to the market in addition to the durability, high productivity and lower operating costs Cat Articulated Trucks are known for.The all-new operator cabin is a leap into the next generation for Articulated Trucks, providing our operators the best place to help build the future.

The power ratings apply at rated speed of 1,700 rpm when tested under the conditions for the specified standard.

Note (2)

The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler and fan at minimum speed.

Note (3)

Net power when the fan is at maximum speed is 348 kW (467 hp) per the SAE reference conditions.

Note (4)

DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. ISO 22241-1 requirements are met by many brands of DEF, including those that carry the AdBlue or API certifications.

Peak Engine Torque Gross (SAE J1995)

1931 ft·lbf /
2618 N·m

Peak Engine Torque Net (SAE J1349)

1887 ft·lbf /
2558 N·m

Peak Engine Torque Speed

1200 r/min

Weights

Rated Payload

42 ton (US) /
38 t

Body Capacities

Heaped (SAE 2:1)

30.1 yd³ /
23 m³

Struck

23.5 yd³ /
18 m³

Transmission

Forward - 1

3.8 mile/h /
6.1 km/h

Forward - 2

5 mile/h /
8.1 km/h

Forward - 3

7 mile/h /
11.2 km/h

Forward - 4

8.8 mile/h /
14.1 km/h

Forward - 5

11.6 mile/h /
18.7 km/h

Forward - 6

14.2 mile/h /
22.9 km/h

Forward - 7

19.6 mile/h /
31.5 km/h

Reverse - 1

4 mile/h /
6.4 km/h

Reverse - 2

9.1 mile/h /
14.6 km/h

Forward - 8

23.5 mile/h /
37.9 km/h

Forward - 9

34 mile/h /
54.8 km/h

Sound Levels

Interior Cab

72 dB(A)

Note (1)

The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 76 dB(A), for the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.

Note (2)

Hearing protection may be needed when operating with an open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environments.

Operating Weights

Center Axle - Empty

17095 lb /
7754 kg

Center Axle - Loaded

57214 lb /
25952 kg

Center Axle - Rated Load

40120 lb /
18198 kg

Front Axle - Empty

44849 lb /
20343 kg

Front Axle - Loaded

48548 lb /
22021 kg

Front Axle - Rated Load

3534 lb /
1603 kg

Rear Axle - Empty

16515 lb /
7491 kg

Rear Axle - Loaded

56637 lb /
25690 kg

Rear Axle - Rated Load

40120 lb /
18198 kg

Total - Empty

78623 lb /
35663 kg

Total - Loaded

162399 lb /
73663 kg

Total - Rated Load

83776 lb /
38000 kg

Body Plate

Type

High Strength Brinell HB450 Wear Resistant Steel

Base

0.55 in /
14 mm

Chute

0.55 in /
14 mm

Front

0.28 in /
7 mm

Side

0.43 in /
11 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

145.3 gal (US) /
550 l

Cooling System

23.7 gal (US) /
90 l

Engine Crankcase

13.7 gal (US) /
52 l

DEF Tank

5.3 gal (US) /
25 l

Steering/Hoist Hydraulic System

36.9 gal (US) /
140 l

Transmission - OTG

19.8 gal (US) /
75 l

Brake Cooling Tank

17.7 gal (US) /
67 l

Axles - Each

15.8 gal (US) /
60 l

Final Drive - Each

1.3 gal (US) /
5 l

Steering

Lock to Lock

4.8 seconds @ 60 rpm

Standards

Brakes

ISO 3450 – 2011

Cab - FOPS

ISO 3449 Level II – 2005

Cab - ROPS

ISO 3471 – 2008

Steering

ISO 5010 – 2007

Turning Circle

Note

Dimensions are for machines equipped with 29.5R25 tires.

Turning Dimensions - Aisle Width

233 in /
5925 mm

Turning Dimensions - Clearance Radius

356 in /
9045 mm

Turning Dimensions - Inside Radius

173 in /
4413 mm

Turning Dimensions - SAE Turning Radius

339 in /
8624 mm

Turning Dimensions - Steer Angle - Left/Right

45 deg

Blade Eject/Retract

Eject (automatic)

16 s

Eject (manual)

17 s

Retract (automatic)

21 s

Retract (manual)

21 s

Optimal Loader/Truck Pass Matching

Hydraulic Excavator: 374 - Passes

5

Hydraulic Excavator: 390 - Passes

4

Note

An optimum system match gives you a major productivity advantage. Having matched loading and hauling tools results in increased production and lower system costs per unit of volume moved.

Wheel Loader: 972 - Passes

4–5

Wheel Loader: 980 - Passes

4–5

Wheel Loader: 982 - Passes

4

Standard Equipment

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Air conditioning with R134A refrigerant

Adjustable air vents

Combined gear selection and eject control lever

Glass windows: laminated and tinted-front toughened and tinted-sides and rear

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